Nelso
Brownlow Medallist
He would be trading Newnes out for a few reasons..... he's mildly overpriced, hes scoring worse than the rookies, McIntosh is a wasted scorer on his bench, and perhaps most importantly, it may allow you to get Rory Sloane (arguably 2nd best player in the comp ATM) in return. Its not like Im suggesting trade Newnes out for a sideways trade or for nothing...... Its basically 2 trades + Newnes --> Sloane.
Worth it IMO. May not be to others
Does not matter if McIntosh is a wasted scorer on the bench. He is still making cash for you even sitting on the pine.
And the golden rule is that each trade should be "valued" at $200k and there is no guarantee that the rookie he is downgrading Newnes to will be there for the time needed to recoup some of those funds. I can't see the value in what has been suggested.
But like you said, Everyone is entitled to their opinion